Optimizing TrueNAS SCALE for your specific workload can significantly improve performance and system responsiveness. Below are detailed tips and strategies for tuning your setup. 1. ZFS Optimization ARC (Adaptive Replacement Cache): L2ARC (Level 2 ARC): ZIL/SLOG (ZFS Intent Log): 2. Pool Layout for Performance RAID Configurations: Alignment: Record Size: 3. Network Performance Interface Bonding: MTU…
Friday Afternoon, 4:00 PM Chris was getting ready to call it a day when a frantic Steve burst into the IT room. “Chris, something’s wrong with the server room!” Steve exclaimed. Chris immediately followed Steve, his heart racing. If the server room was down, the entire office would grind to a halt. But when he…
Friday Morning, 9:30 AM Just when Chris thought he’d seen it all, Jemma from HR popped her head into the IT room. “Chris, I need your help. My files are locked, and I swear I didn’t do anything!” she said, looking genuinely worried. Chris followed her to her desk and opened her computer. A red…
Thursday Afternoon, 2:00 PM Karen from accounting was back. This time, her ticket simply read: “Printer disaster! URGENT!” Chris made his way to Karen’s desk, only to find her frowning at the office printer as though it had personally wronged her. “It won’t print anything!” Karen said, throwing her hands up in frustration. Chris leaned…
If you’re like me, constantly juggling remote controls, gaming controllers, toys, and other battery-powered devices, you’ll know the struggle of keeping everything charged and ready to go. Enter the Tenergy TN480U 8-Bay LCD Display Fast Charger — a game-changer in the world of rechargeable batteries. I’ve been using this charger for a few weeks now,…
Thursday Morning, 10:00 AM Chris was sipping his coffee when a panicked call came in from Steve in marketing. Of course, it’s Steve, Chris thought, already bracing himself. “Chris, my computer keeps rebooting! It’s like it’s possessed or something. I can’t get anything done!” Steve exclaimed, his voice rising with every word. Chris headed to…
Wednesday Morning, 9:00 AM Chris was just getting settled when his phone buzzed with a new ticket. This one was from Jemma in HR. She was notorious for having a memory so short that it was the stuff of office legend. Rumor had it she once called IT three times in one day because she…
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been making waves in the tech world—but not all of them for the right reasons. Recently, reports have surfaced about these high-performance processors burning out or shorting in their sockets, causing concern among enthusiasts and professionals alike. From physical damage to CPUs and motherboards to potential manufacturing flaws, this…
Monday Morning, 8:30 AM Jemma was back with a new problem. “Chris, my mouse cursor is gone! It just disappeared! What do I do?” Chris walked over to her desk, already suspecting the answer. He moved her mouse slightly, and the cursor reappeared. “There you go,” Chris said, smiling politely. Jemma looked baffled. “That’s it?…
Tuesday Afternoon, 3:00 PM Chris was just about to take his first coffee break of the day when his phone lit up with a call from Bob in sales—again. “Chris, the Wi-Fi is acting up. It’s super slow, and I’ve got a major presentation due in an hour. Can you fix it now?” Chris checked…
